TL;DR

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The crowd

The drinks

The food

The service

Our Review

First impression?The sprawling, industrial-chic downtown gastropub Mikkeller comes by way of Copenhagen, as do the stunning design features, including an exposed vaulted ceiling and quirky, minimalist cartoon walls.

Cool. So who’s there?The crowd is a jolly, jovial bunch from day to night, bringing a classic European beer hall to Cali.

How are the drinks?This is no doubt one of the largest gastropubs on the West Coast, with a menu to match. With 52 esoteric, hard-to-find global microbrews on a rotating seasonal tap, there's something to excite everyone, every time.

Did the staff do you right?Bar staff are incredibly attentive and knowledgeable of the lesser-known beers on the extensive menu, and they’re passionate about sharing the quirks and nuances of each.

Wrap it up: what are we coming here for?This place is pretty great any time of day, from breakfast at the coffee bar, to day-drinking with friends, or a casual date night that lingers into a nightcap. You really can't go wrong.